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Changelog

All notable changes to AdminLTE will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

[4.0.0-rc7] - 2026-03-10

Added

  • Sidebar Without Hover: New sidebar-without-hover body class that prevents collapsed mini sidebar from expanding on hover (#5837)
    • New demo page at layout/collapsed-sidebar-without-hover.html
  • JavaScript Documentation: Added documentation pages for all JS components
    • Layout, Card Widget, Direct Chat, Fullscreen, and Accessibility modules
    • Updated PushMenu documentation with configuration options and responsive behavior
    • All 7 JS components now fully documented in the sidebar navigation
  • Accessibility Module: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance features (skip links, focus management, keyboard navigation, reduced motion, live announcements)
  • Print Layout Fix: Sidebar and main content now both visible when printing (#5996)

Changed

  • Sidebar Persistence: enablePersistence now defaults to false (was true). Opt in via data-enable-persistence="true" on .app-sidebar. BREAKING CHANGE
  • Layout Plugin Refactor: Single Layout instance with persistent hold-transition timer, proper cleanup on resize (#5956)
  • PushMenu Plugin Refactor: Single PushMenu instance with proper responsive logic, config from data attributes, mobile-aware state management (#5954)
  • Login/Register Box: Increased width from 360px to 400px (#5963)

Fixed

  • Fixed Footer with Layout Fixed: Footer now stays pinned at the bottom when using both .fixed-footer and .layout-fixed (#5805)
  • Mobile Sidebar Scroll Chaining: Added overscroll-behavior: contain to prevent page scroll when scrolling sidebar on mobile (#5864)
  • Sidebar Flicker on Load: Resolved by layout refactor fixing duplicate initialization and broken hold-transition timer (#5952)
  • Bootstrap Modal Escape Key: Accessibility module no longer intercepts Escape key when a Bootstrap modal is open (#5993)
  • Pagination Border Radius: Fixed calc() syntax in _bootstrap-variables.scss to match Bootstrap 5.3 format (#5951)
  • slideUp/slideDown at Duration 0: Added early return guard for zero/near-zero animation durations (#5964)
  • TypeScript Comments in Build: Added removeComments: true to tsconfig.json for smaller unminified bundles (#5953)

Updated

  • Dependencies: Updated all packages to latest semver-compatible versions
    • astro: 5.x → 6.0.0
    • @astrojs/mdx: 4.x → 5.0.0
    • @astrojs/check: 0.9.6 → 0.9.7
    • @rollup/plugin-typescript: 12.3.0 → 12.3.1
    • @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin: 8.48.1 → 8.50.0
    • @typescript-eslint/parser: 8.48.1 → 8.50.0
    • autoprefixer: 10.4.22 → 10.4.23
    • eslint: 9.39.1 → 9.39.4
    • postcss: 8.5.7 → 8.5.8
    • rollup: 4.53.3 → 4.59.0
    • sass: 1.94.2 → 1.97.3
    • terser: 5.44.1 → 5.44.3
    • typescript: 5.9.2 → 5.9.3
  • Bundlewatch: Updated adminlte.js size limit to 5.2 kB

[4.0.0-rc6] - 2025-12-08

Security

  • Fixed 4 Security Vulnerabilities: Resolved all npm audit security issues
    • Fixed high severity reflected XSS vulnerability in Astro server islands
    • Fixed moderate severity authentication bypass via url.pathname in Astro
    • Fixed moderate severity stored XSS in Astro Cloudflare adapter /_image endpoint
    • Fixed moderate severity unsanitized class attribute in mdast-util-to-hast
    • All vulnerabilities resolved by updating to Astro 5.16.4+

Added

  • Sidebar State Persistence: New feature to remember sidebar collapsed/expanded state
    • Sidebar state now persists across page refreshes using localStorage
    • Configurable via enablePersistence option (default: true)
    • SSR-safe implementation with proper environment checks
    • Mobile-aware: doesn't restore state on small screens (respects responsive breakpoints)
    • Graceful error handling for private browsing mode
    • Storage key: lte.sidebar.state

Changed

  • GitHub Actions: Updated all workflows to Node.js 22 (from Node.js 18)
    • Node.js 18 reached End-of-Life on April 30, 2025
    • Node.js 22 is the current Active LTS (supported until April 2027)
    • Updated setup-node action from v3 to v4 across all workflows
    • Updated CodeQL actions from v2 to v3
    • Added FORCE_COLOR: 2 environment variable to codeql.yml for consistency

Fixed

  • Release Workflow: Fixed zip command in release.yml
    • Corrected -d flag to -r for recursive directory zipping
    • Fixed filename inconsistency in release artifacts
  • Nested Card Expand Icon: Fixed issue #5909 where nested collapsed cards didn't show expand icon
    • Updated CSS selectors to use direct child (>) scoping for card state icons
    • Collapse/expand icons now correctly display for nested cards independently
    • Card body/footer display rules now only affect direct children, not nested cards
  • Card Widget JavaScript: Fixed nested card collapse/expand affecting child cards
    • Added :scope > selector to only target direct card-body/footer children
    • Prevents parent card collapse from affecting nested card animations

Updated

  • Dependencies: Updated 15+ packages to latest versions
    • @astrojs/check: 0.9.5 → 0.9.6
    • @astrojs/mdx: 4.3.9 → 4.3.12
    • @rollup/plugin-typescript: 12.1.3 → 12.3.0
    • @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin: 8.46.2 → 8.48.1
    • @typescript-eslint/parser: 8.46.2 → 8.48.1
    • astro: 5.15.6 → 5.16.4 (includes security fixes)
    • autoprefixer: 10.4.21 → 10.4.22
    • eslint: 9.39.0 → 9.39.1
    • eslint-plugin-astro: 1.4.0 → 1.5.0
    • nodemon: 3.1.10 → 3.1.11
    • prettier: 3.5.3 → 3.7.4
    • rimraf: 6.1.0 → 6.1.2
    • rollup: 4.52.4 → 4.53.3
    • sass: 1.93.2 → 1.94.2
    • stylelint: 16.25.0 → 16.26.1
    • terser: 5.44.0 → 5.44.1

[4.0.0-rc5] - 2025-10-14

Updated

  • Dependencies: Updated 17+ packages to latest versions for improved security and performance
    • @astrojs/mdx: 4.3.0 → 4.3.7
    • @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin: 8.36.0 → 8.46.1
    • @typescript-eslint/parser: 8.36.0 → 8.46.1
    • astro: 5.11.0 → 5.14.4
    • bootstrap: 5.3.7 → 5.3.8
    • concurrently: 9.2.0 → 9.2.1
    • cross-env: 7.0.3 → 10.1.0 (major version)
    • eslint: 9.30.1 → 9.37.0
    • eslint-config-xo: 0.47.0 → 0.49.0
    • eslint-config-xo-typescript: 8.0.1 → 9.0.0 (major version)
    • eslint-plugin-unicorn: 59.0.1 → 61.0.2
    • fs-extra: 11.3.0 → 11.3.2
    • rollup: 4.44.2 → 4.52.4
    • sass: 1.89.2 → 1.93.2
    • stylelint: 16.21.1 → 16.25.0
    • terser: 5.43.1 → 5.44.0
    • typescript: 5.8.3 → 5.9.3

Fixed

  • Security Vulnerabilities: Resolved 2 security issues
    • Fixed high severity DoS vulnerability in axios (updated to 0.30.2+)
    • Fixed critical vulnerability in form-data random function (updated to 4.0.4+)

Removed

  • Deprecated Files: Removed .eslintignore file
    • ESLint ignores are now properly configured in eslint.config.js
    • Eliminates deprecation warnings in ESLint 9.x

[4.0.0-rc4] - 2025-07-10

Updated

  • Dependencies: Updated 8 packages to latest versions
    • @rollup/plugin-typescript: 12.1.3 → 12.1.4
    • @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin: 8.35.1 → 8.36.0
    • @typescript-eslint/parser: 8.35.1 → 8.36.0
    • astro: 5.10.0 → 5.11.0
    • eslint: 9.30.0 → 9.30.1
    • prettier: 3.5.3 → 3.6.2
    • rollup: 4.44.0 → 4.44.2
    • stylelint: 16.21.0 → 16.21.1

Fixed

  • Windows Build Compatibility: Fixed npm scripts to work cross-platform by replacing Unix-specific shell commands with shx
    • Updated copy-assets script to use shx mkdir and shx cp commands
    • Updated flatten-build script to use shx cp and shx rm commands
    • Added shx package as dev dependency for cross-platform shell command support
    • Resolves build failures on Windows systems with "The syntax of the command is incorrect" errors
  • TeamViewer Modal Compatibility: Fixed modal fade animations for remote desktop compatibility
    • Updated accessibility CSS to use transition: none and opacity: 1 instead of display: block
    • Maintains WCAG 2.1 AA compliance while ensuring modals work properly in TeamViewer sessions
    • Added specific transform overrides for modal dialogs in reduced motion mode
  • Mobile Sidebar Scrolling: Fixed sidebar closing unexpectedly when scrolling on mobile devices
    • Updated touch event handling to differentiate between tap and scroll gestures
    • Added proper overflow properties to sidebar wrapper for mobile viewport
    • Sidebar now remains open during scroll operations on touch devices
    • Resolves issue where scrolling in sidebar would immediately close it on mobile browsers
  • Image Path Resolution: Fixed mobile image loading by using relative paths in HTML
    • Root Cause: Absolute paths like /assets/img/user.jpg caused 404 errors on mobile
    • Solution: Generate relative image paths in Astro components based on page location
    • Result: Images now load correctly on all devices and deployment scenarios

[4.0.0-rc3] - 2025-06-24

Production Deployment & Cross-Platform Compatibility

This release resolves critical production deployment issues and ensures consistent behavior between development and production environments across different deployment scenarios.

🚀 Production Deployment Fixes

Path Resolution System

  • Smart Path Resolution: Implemented intelligent relative path calculation for all assets
    • CSS/JS paths automatically adjust based on page depth (e.g., ./css/ for root, ../css/ for sub-pages)
    • Image paths dynamically corrected at runtime for any deployment structure
    • Works seamlessly for root deployment, sub-folder deployment, and CDN hosting

RTL CSS Processing Fix

  • PostCSS Configuration: Fixed rtlcss plugin interference with LTR builds
    • rtlcss now only runs during RTL-specific builds (NODE_ENV=RTL)
    • Prevents automatic left/right property flipping in standard production builds
    • Maintains separate .rtl.css files for right-to-left language support

Image Loading Resolution

  • Runtime Image Path Fix: Added intelligent image path correction script
    • Detects deployment context from working CSS/JS paths
    • Automatically converts absolute image paths (/assets/img/...) to relative paths
    • Ensures images load correctly regardless of deployment sub-folder structure

🎨 UI/Navigation Improvements

Sidebar Navigation Fixed

  • Badge & Arrow Positioning: Resolved sidebar layout issues
    • Fixed nav badges overlapping text elements
    • Restored chevron arrow indicators for expandable menu items
    • Corrected spacing and visual hierarchy in sidebar navigation
    • Added sidebar-open class to all layouts for consistent styling

Cross-Device Consistency

  • Full-Width Navigation Links: Enhanced clickable areas
    • Set .sidebar-menu .nav-link { width: 100%; } for better UX
    • Ensures badges and arrows align properly at the far right edge
    • Maintains proper spacing across all screen sizes and devices

📦 CDN & Dependencies

Updated to Latest Stable Versions

  • Bootstrap: v5.3.3 → v5.3.7 (latest stable)
  • Bootstrap Icons: v1.11.3 → v1.13.1 (latest with new icons)
  • OverlayScrollbars: v2.10.1 → v2.11.0 (performance improvements)
  • PopperJS: v2.11.8 (confirmed latest - no change needed)

Integrity Attribute Removal

  • SRI-Free CDN Loading: Removed integrity attributes from all CDN resources
    • Prevents "Failed to find a valid digest" console errors
    • Allows CDN providers to update files without breaking existing links
    • Maintains crossorigin="anonymous" for security while removing brittle SRI checks

🛠️ Build System Enhancements

Development vs Production Parity

  • Unified Asset Pipeline: Both dev and production now use identical asset resolution
    • Development copies fresh CSS/JS to src/html/public/ for hot-reloading
    • Production builds CSS/JS to dist/css/ and dist/js/ then flattens structure
    • Smart path resolution ensures consistent behavior in both environments

Git Repository Cleanup

  • Production Build Distribution: Added complete dist/ folder to repository
    • Provides ready-to-use production files for immediate deployment
    • Simplifies distribution and CDN access via jsDelivr
    • Enables direct download without requiring Node.js build environment

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

Console Errors Eliminated

  • SortableJS Loading: Fixed CDN integrity mismatch for SortableJS
  • Asset Path Errors: Resolved 404 errors for images in sub-folder deployments
  • ESLint Compliance: Fixed prefer-global-this and prefer-string-slice linting issues

Cross-Browser Compatibility

  • Modern Browser Support: Updated all CDN references to use stable, versioned URLs
  • Legacy Browser Fallbacks: Maintained compatibility while leveraging modern features
  • Touch Device Optimization: Enhanced touch target sizing and navigation

📊 Performance & Reliability

Bundle Analysis

  • Size Optimization: All bundle watch checks pass with updated thresholds
  • Loading Performance: Faster initial page load with optimized asset delivery
  • Runtime Performance: Minimal overhead from path resolution scripts (<1ms execution)

Deployment Versatility

  • FTP Deployment: Full support for traditional FTP/SFTP deployment workflows
  • Static Hosting: Compatible with GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare Pages
  • Sub-folder Deployment: Works seamlessly when deployed to /themes/v4/ or similar paths
  • CDN Integration: Ready for integration with content delivery networks

🎯 Quality Assurance

Testing Coverage

  • Development Environment: npm run dev - all features verified working
  • Production Build: npm run production - 37 pages built successfully, 0 errors
  • Static Serving: python3 -m http.server - full functionality confirmed
  • Sub-folder Deployment: Tested with various deployment paths and structures

Linting & Standards

  • Zero Linting Errors: Complete compliance with ESLint and StyleLint rules
  • Code Consistency: Unified code style across all JavaScript and CSS files
  • Best Practices: Modern ES2022+ patterns with proper browser compatibility

🚀 Deployment Guide

Quick Start

# Build for production
npm run production

# Deploy via FTP (upload entire dist/ folder contents)
# Or serve locally for testing
cd dist && python3 -m http.server 8080

Deployment Scenarios

  1. Root Deployment: Upload dist/ contents to public_html/ or equivalent
  2. Sub-folder Deployment: Upload dist/ contents to public_html/admin/ or similar
  3. Static Host Deployment: Point build directory to dist/ in your hosting platform
  4. CDN Integration: Upload assets to CDN and update paths as needed

📋 Migration Notes

From 4.0.0-rc2 to 4.0.0-rc3

Automatic Updates (No Action Required):

  • Path resolution works automatically in all deployment scenarios
  • Image loading is fixed without any HTML changes needed
  • Sidebar navigation displays correctly with proper spacing and indicators
  • All CDN resources load without console errors

Recommended Actions:

  • Remove any manual path fixes you may have implemented
  • Update your deployment process to use the new dist/ structure
  • Verify image loading in your specific deployment environment
  • Test both development (npm run dev) and production builds

Breaking Changes:

  • None - this release is fully backward compatible with existing HTML and CSS

[4.0.0-rc2] - 2025-06-20

ES2022 Modernization & Accessibility Compliance

This release modernizes AdminLTE to ES2022 standards and implements comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance, making it one of the most accessible admin templates available.

JavaScript & Build System

🚀 ES2022 Upgrade

  • TypeScript Target: Upgraded from ES6 to ES2022
    • Enables modern JavaScript features: optional chaining, nullish coalescing, class fields
    • Improved performance with native modern browser optimizations
    • Better tree-shaking and smaller bundle sizes
  • Browser Support: Updated .browserslistrc for ES2022 compatibility
    • Chrome ≥97, Firefox ≥104, Safari ≥15.4, Edge ≥97
    • Removed Internet Explorer support (end-of-life)
  • Build Configuration: Enhanced Rollup configuration
    • Native ES2022 module output
    • Improved source map generation
    • TypeScript integration optimization

♿ Accessibility Features

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Implementation

  • New Accessibility Module: Complete AccessibilityManager class (src/ts/accessibility.ts)
    • Automatic skip links generation and management
    • ARIA live regions for dynamic content announcements
    • Enhanced focus management and keyboard navigation
    • Screen reader compatibility (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
    • Form validation with accessible error handling

Core Accessibility Features:

  • Skip Navigation: Automatic skip links to main content, navigation, and key sections
  • Focus Management:
    • Enhanced focus indicators meeting contrast requirements
    • Focus trapping for modals and dropdowns
    • Logical tab order management
  • Keyboard Navigation:
    • Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
    • Arrow key navigation for menus and tree views
    • Escape key handling for closing modals/dropdowns
  • Screen Reader Support:
    • Proper ARIA labels, roles, and properties
    • Live region announcements for dynamic content
    • Semantic HTML structure with landmarks
  • Form Accessibility:
    • Automatic error identification and announcement
    • Required field indicators
    • Proper label associations

Responsive Design & Preferences:

  • Reduced Motion: Respects prefers-reduced-motion for users with vestibular disorders
  • High Contrast: Enhanced support for high contrast mode
  • Touch Targets: Minimum 44×44 pixel touch targets (WCAG 2.5.8)
  • Color Contrast: All color combinations meet 4.5:1 contrast ratio requirement

🎨 Accessibility Styles

New Stylesheet: src/scss/_accessibility.scss

  • Skip Link Styling: Visually hidden until focused, proper positioning
  • Enhanced Focus Indicators: 3px outline with high contrast colors
  • Screen Reader Utilities: .sr-only and .sr-only-focusable classes
  • Touch Target Sizing: Utilities for ensuring minimum touch target sizes
  • Accessible Color Palette: Pre-defined colors meeting contrast requirements
  • Print Accessibility: Enhanced print styles with visible URLs and borders

🏗️ Component Improvements

Enhanced Components:

  • Header Component: Improved meta tags with accessibility features
    • Color scheme support (light/dark)
    • Theme color meta tags for browser UI
    • Enhanced viewport configuration
    • Accessibility description updates
  • Navigation Components:
    • Proper ARIA roles and labels
    • Semantic navigation landmarks
    • Keyboard navigation support
    • Screen reader announcements

📚 Documentation & Compliance

Added:

  • ACCESSIBILITY-COMPLIANCE.md: Comprehensive documentation
    • Implementation guide for developers
    • Testing procedures and tools
    • Browser and assistive technology compatibility
    • API documentation for accessibility features
    • Usage examples and best practices

API Reference:

// Initialize accessibility features
const a11y = initAccessibility({
  announcements: true,      // Enable live announcements
  skipLinks: true,         // Add skip navigation links
  focusManagement: true,   // Enhanced focus handling
  keyboardNavigation: true, // Full keyboard support
  reducedMotion: true      // Respect motion preferences
});

// Public methods
a11y.announce('Content updated', 'polite');
a11y.focusElement('#main-content');
a11y.trapFocus(modalElement);
a11y.addLandmarks();

🔧 Technical Improvements

Build System:

  • Zero Linting Errors: All CSS and JavaScript pass strict linting rules
  • Bundle Impact: Minimal size increase (~23KB total for accessibility features)
  • Performance: <5ms initialization time for accessibility features
  • Integration: Seamless integration with existing AdminLTE architecture

Browser Compatibility:

  • Modern Browsers: Full ES2022 support in target browsers
  • Assistive Technology: Tested with leading screen readers
  • Mobile Support: Enhanced touch and mobile accessibility
  • Legacy Graceful Degradation: Core functionality maintained for older browsers

🐛 Bug Fixes

Layout Issues:

  • Sidebar Component: Fixed corrupted navigation structure
  • Header Navigation: Resolved parsing errors in Astro components
  • CSS Compilation: Fixed SASS deprecation warnings and property order issues
  • Focus Indicators: Corrected outline and focus ring implementations

Linting Compliance:

  • CSS: Fixed 72+ StyleLint violations in accessibility styles
  • JavaScript: Resolved ESLint violations for numeric separators and function scoping
  • TypeScript: Fixed compilation errors with modern syntax

📊 Performance Metrics

Bundle Sizes:

  • CSS: ~357KB (includes full accessibility features)
  • JavaScript: ~47KB (includes AccessibilityManager)
  • Gzipped Impact: <10KB additional for complete accessibility suite

Lighthouse Scores:

  • Accessibility: 100% (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant)
  • Performance: Maintained existing performance levels
  • Best Practices: Improved with modern JavaScript patterns

🎯 Standards Compliance

WCAG 2.1 AA Requirements Met:

  • 1. Perceivable: Text alternatives, semantic structure, color contrast
  • 2. Operable: Keyboard accessibility, no seizure triggers, sufficient time
  • 3. Understandable: Readable content, predictable functionality, input assistance
  • 4. Robust: Valid markup, assistive technology compatibility

Additional Standards:

  • Section 508: US federal accessibility requirements
  • EN 301 549: European accessibility standard
  • ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements

🚀 Migration Guide

From 4.0.0-rc1 to 4.0.0-rc2:

Automatic Features (No Action Required):

  • Accessibility features initialize automatically
  • Skip links appear automatically for keyboard users
  • Focus management works out-of-the-box
  • Screen reader announcements are enabled by default

Optional Enhancements:

<!-- Add accessibility-enhanced form -->
<form class="needs-validation" novalidate>
  <div class="mb-3">
    <label for="email" class="form-label">Email <span class="required-indicator">*</span></label>
    <input type="email" class="form-control" id="email" required>
    <div class="invalid-feedback" role="alert"></div>
  </div>
</form>

<!-- Use accessible color classes -->
<div class="alert alert-success text-accessible-success">Success message</div>

For Developers:

  • Include accessibility utilities: import { accessibilityUtils } from './adminlte.js'
  • Use new CSS classes: .sr-only, .touch-target, .text-accessible-*
  • Test with screen readers and keyboard navigation

[4.0.0-rc1] - 2025-06-20

Major Modernization Release

This release represents a complete modernization of the AdminLTE codebase, bringing it up to current standards with the latest tooling, dependencies, and best practices.

Infrastructure & Tooling

Added

  • New npm scripts for better developer experience:
    • npm start - Quick development server launch
    • npm run build - Convenient build command for development
    • Enhanced npm run production with bundlewatch integration

Changed

  • Upgraded to ES Modules: Added "type": "module" to package.json
  • ESLint modernization: Complete upgrade to ESLint v9 with new flat configuration format
    • Migrated from .eslintrc.json to modern eslint.config.js
    • Updated all ESLint plugins to latest versions
    • Resolved 700+ linting issues through automated fixes
  • Astro configuration: Added output: 'static' for proper static site generation
  • Build optimizations: Enhanced Rollup and PostCSS configurations for ES modules

Dependencies

Updated

  • Major version upgrades:

    • astro: 4.15.12 → 5.10.0
    • eslint: 8.57.1 → 9.29.0
    • @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin: 7.18.0 → 8.34.1
    • @typescript-eslint/parser: 7.18.0 → 8.34.1
    • eslint-config-xo: 0.44.0 → 0.47.0
    • eslint-config-xo-typescript: 4.0.0 → 8.0.1
    • eslint-plugin-astro: 0.34.0 → 1.3.1
    • eslint-plugin-unicorn: 52.0.0 → 59.0.1
    • stylelint-config-twbs-bootstrap: 15.1.0 → 16.1.0

  • Minor/patch updates (50+ packages):

    • bootstrap: 5.3.3 → 5.3.7
    • sass: 1.78.0 → 1.89.2
    • typescript: 5.6.2 → 5.8.3
    • prettier: 3.3.3 → 3.5.3
    • And many more...

Security & Quality

Fixed

  • Resolved all npm security vulnerabilities (0 vulnerabilities remaining)
  • Updated browserslist database to latest browser compatibility data
  • Fixed all deprecation warnings from SASS and other build tools

Improved

  • Code quality: Zero linting errors across JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and Astro files
  • Bundle optimization: All assets pass bundlewatch size thresholds
  • Build reliability: Complete production build pipeline works end-to-end

Code Cleanup

Removed

  • Technical debt cleanup:
    • Removed incomplete TODO comments and dead code
    • Cleaned up unused variables and imports
    • Standardized code formatting across all files

Fixed

  • ESLint configuration conflicts between different rule sets
  • Module import issues with JSON imports in ES modules
  • Circular dependency warnings in build tools

Development Experience

Enhanced

  • Faster development startup with optimized watch tasks
  • Cleaner build output with suppressed non-critical warnings
  • Better error reporting with modern linting tools
  • Improved script organization with consistent naming conventions

Browser & Platform Support

Maintained

  • Full Bootstrap 5.3.7 compatibility
  • Modern browser support with updated browserslist
  • Static site generation with Astro 5.x
  • RTL (Right-to-Left) language support

Previous Versions

[4.0.0-beta3] and earlier

  • Legacy versions with previous dependency sets
  • See git history for detailed changes in earlier versions

Migration Guide

From 4.0.0-beta3 to 4.0.0-rc1

For Users:

  • No breaking changes in the compiled CSS/JS output
  • All existing HTML templates remain fully compatible
  • CDN links and package imports work as before

For Developers:

  • Update your npm scripts if you were using custom ones
  • The new npm start command replaces manual npm run dev
  • ESLint configuration is now in eslint.config.js (old .eslintrc.json removed)
  • Build process now requires Node.js ES modules support

Recommended Actions:

  1. Run npm install to get latest dependencies
  2. Use npm start for development
  3. Use npm run production for production builds
  4. Review any custom ESLint configurations for compatibility